The Problem With DC Action Scenes

There are no shortcuts to thrilling an audience, especially when it comes to action. In this video essay, Nerdwriter analyzes the DCEU’s set-pieces, unpacking some of the reasons they tend to fall short in comparison to the MCU’s action.

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